(Wilmington, DE 19808) The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for 22-year-old Joseph Iubatti.
Joseph was last seen in the unit block of Solitude Way in Walden Townhouses, around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026. Despite extensive efforts, Officers have been unable to locate or contact Joseph, and there is concern for his health and safety.
Joseph is described as a white male, 5’8” tall and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. While his destination is unknown, he may be in the vicinity of Carousel Park.
Anyone with information regarding Joseph’s whereabouts is urged to contact the New Castle County Police Department at (302) 573-2800 or call 911 immediately.
(Wilmington, DE 19804) On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Officers responded to the 600 block of Boxwood Road in the Woodcrest community for a burglary that had just occurred.
The investigation revealed that the victim had just finished riding an electric bicycle (E-Bike) and placed it inside an open garage at their residence. A short time later, the victim returned to the garage and discovered the E-Bike was missing. The victim also noticed a pair of sandals in the driveway that did not belong to anyone in the household.
As Detectives from the Division’s Criminal Investigations Unit investigated the incident, they reviewed surveillance footage that showed an unknown suspect entering the garage shortly after the victim placed the E-Bike inside. The suspect then removed the E-Bike and fled the area. In the process, the suspect left behind a pair of sandals at the scene.
On June 11, 2026, the New Castle County Division of Police requested the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. Thanks to information provided by community members, Detectives identified the suspect as 21-year-old Jared Laub of Wilmington.
On June 16, 2026, Jared Laub turned himself in at New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with the following offenses:
• One felony count of Burglary First Degree • One misdemeanor count of Theft Under $1,500
Laub was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 02 and released on $3,000 unsecured bail.
This past week, through our continued partnership with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety, 10 additional New Castle County Police Officers earned certification as Child Passenger Safety Technicians. The newly certified technicians include Detectives from our Traffic Services Unit and Officers from our Community Services Unit, expanding our ability to help keep children safe on our roadways.
Our certified technicians offer FREE car seat inspections and installations to ensure seats are properly installed and appropriate for your child’s age and size.
Our Officers can help answer questions such as:
✅ Is my car seat installed correctly?
✅ Is my child’s harness adjusted properly?
✅ Should my child be rear-facing or forward-facing?
✅ Is my child ready for the next type of safety seat?
For more information or to schedule an appointment:
